Midlife Audacity

Celeste DiDona
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This is about the reality of midlife madness and the audacity to live bold, soulful, and unapologetic. I’m not claiming to be an expert, but after 30-plus years of teaching, building businesses, navigating life, and diving deep into soul work, I’ve learned a lot along the way. And now, I want to share all of it with you, the madness and the magic, so you can step into midlife with courage, clarity, and a whole lot of audacity. So grab your coffee, or your walking shoes, hit play, and let’s dive in. Welcome to Midlife Audacity.

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep 28 - Midlife Transitions: How to Reclaim Self-Love, Joy, and Your Identity After Years of Giving to Others with Jodi Kahn

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. What if midlife isn’t about starting over… but about finally coming home to yourself? In this episode of Midlife Audacity, Celeste sits down with Jodi Kahn to explore what it really looks like to navigate life’s transitions — from career changes and motherhood to caregiving, empty nesting, and stepping into a new identity in your 60s. This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-development and dives into the deeper work of nervous system regulation, self-worth, and expanding your capacity to receive joy. You’ll hear:  Why most women don’t experience one “big” turning point — and what actually creates transformation  The powerful shift from “I have to” to “I get to”  How unconscious programming keeps you stuck in survival mode  Why joy can feel uncomfortable — and how to expand your ability to receive it  Simple, practical ways to regulate your nervous system in real time This is a conversation about self-love, identity, and learning to include yourself in your own life. If you’ve been pouring into everyone else and quietly wondering “what about me?”, this episode is for you. Jodi Kahn is a Somatic Coach and Embodiment Guide who guides women back to themselves, helping them reconnect with their inner wisdom and expand their capacity to live more joyful, meaningful lives. With Master’s-level training in social work, and decades of experience as a coach, mother, grandmother, and partner, her work blends professional depth with lived understanding supporting the mind to quiet, the body to soften, and real change to unfold from within.  How to Connect with Jodi  🌐 Website: https://jodi-kahn.com 📸 Instagram: @jodykahn_health 📘 Facebook: Jodi Kahn  You can reach out directly through her website or send her a message on social to connect and continue the conversation. Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    55 min

  2. APR 27

    Ep 27 - The Truth About Neurodivergence in Midlife: ADHD, Masking, and Finding Yourself Again with Caroline Maguire

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. What if the way you’ve been navigating life… isn’t wrong — it’s just wired differently? In this powerful episode of Midlife Audacity, I sit down with ADHD coach and author Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults by Caroline Maguire to unpack what neurodivergence really looks like in midlife women. We dive into the realities so many women are quietly experiencing:  • Masking behaviors and the hidden exhaustion behind them  • Why ADHD and neurodivergence often go undiagnosed in women  • The cycle of overthinking, rumination, and social anxiety  • How identity gets shaped around coping… not truth  • And what it actually takes to reconnect with your authentic self Caroline brings both professional expertise and lived experience, offering practical, real-life strategies (just like she does in her book) to help you better understand your brain and build skills that actually work in everyday life. This is a real, honest conversation about what happens when you’ve spent decades trying to “get it right”… and suddenly realize there’s another way to live. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of your patterns and how to begin shifting from survival mode into a more regulated, aligned, and empowered version of yourself. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this so hard for me?” — this episode will meet you right where you are. ✨ You’re not broken. You’re becoming aware. 🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode • Learn more from Caroline: Caroline Maguire Official Website • Support for ADHD in adults: ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) • Support for children & adults: CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) • Nervous system & self-regulation tools: Dr. Kate Truitt Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    54 min

  3. APR 20

    Ep 26 - The 4 F Words That Will Change Your Life: Feelings, Flow, Fun & Flexibility in Midlife

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. What if the key to feeling more alive… wasn’t about doing more—but about allowing more? In this real, unfiltered solo episode of Midlife Audacity, I’m sharing a lived experience from this past weekend that brought me face-to-face with four powerful forces shaping how we move through life: Feelings, Flow, Fun, and Flexibility. This isn’t theory. This is what it actually looks like to do the work in real time. From a full-body cry in the car… to unexpectedly laughing and dancing the night away with friends… this episode explores what happens when you stop suppressing your emotions and start allowing them to move through you. We talk about:  Why most women override their feelings—and how that leads to disconnection  The truth about emotional flow (and how we unknowingly block it)  How one moment doesn’t define your entire day (even if it feels like it does)  The surprising connection between emotional release and experiencing more fun  Why flexibility—not control—is the gateway to presence, freedom, and receiving more from life This conversation also ties into the energetic shift into Taurus season and what it invites us into: slowing down, feeling more deeply, and being present with what is. If you’ve ever felt stuck, numb, or like you’re holding it all together on the outside but disconnected on the inside… this episode is for you. This is your reminder:  You’re not here to suppress your life.  You’re here to experience it. Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    27 min

  4. APR 13

    Ep 25 - The Upper Limit Problem: Why You Self-Sabotage When Life Starts Going Well

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. What if the reason you’re not expanding… isn’t because you’re not capable—but because you’re not available for it? In this solo episode of Midlife Audacity, I’m bringing you into something I’m actively learning in real time as I begin reading The Big Leap. This isn’t a “I’ve mastered it” conversation—this is a come with me conversation. We’re diving into the Upper Limit Problem… the subtle, often unconscious ways we pull ourselves back just as life starts to feel good. You’ll hear real, relatable examples of how this shows up in midlife:  • When things are finally clicking at work… and you start second-guessing yourself  • When you’re feeling happy and at peace… and then create tension in your relationship  • When your children become more independent… and it quietly shakes your identity  • When life feels good… and your mind starts waiting for the other shoe to drop This isn’t about self-sabotage in obvious ways. It’s about the quiet, everyday patterns that keep you stuck in what’s familiar—even when you’re ready for more. We also explore the connection between mindset and nervous system regulation, and why your body may interpret expansion as unsafe… even when it’s exactly what you want. I’ll leave you with a series of powerful reflection questions to help you notice where you might be holding yourself back—and what becomes possible when you allow yourself to stay in the good just a little longer. This is the exact work we’ll be diving into inside my May Book Study Seminar, where we don’t just read the book… we live it. If you’ve been feeling the pull toward something more—but also noticing yourself retreating… this episode is for you. ✨ Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it  ✨ Leave a review to support the show  ✨ And if you’re ready to do this work in real time, come join us inside Book Study Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    21 min

  5. APR 6

    Ep 24 - Midlife Reinvention: Courage, Self-Trust, and Building a Life That Actually Fits with Jaemi Pierson

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. What happens when the life you built… no longer feels like it fits? In this episode of Midlife Audacity, I sit down with Jaemi Pierson — founder of Her Empowered Mind and certified growth mindset coach — for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to reinvent yourself in midlife. We talk about leaving behind what’s “safe,” rebuilding self-trust, and why so many women stay stuck in lives that look good on paper… but feel completely disconnected. This isn’t surface-level mindset talk.  This is about courage. Identity. And choosing yourself. Inside this episode, we explore:  Why your comfort zone is actually keeping you stuck  The truth about courage and why it comes before confidence  How to stop waiting for clarity and start creating it  Breaking free from comparison and owning your unique path  Redefining success in midlife on your terms If you’ve been feeling that quiet voice saying “there has to be more than this…” — this conversation will hit. Connect with Jaemi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaemi.pierson Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    48 min

  6. MAR 30

    Ep 23 - How Pride Keeps You Stuck and the Shift Into Humility That Changes Everything

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. Ego, identity, and the hidden patterns keeping you in the same loop and how to break free through awareness, nervous system safety, and soul-led growth. What if the part of you that feels strong… is actually the part keeping you stuck? In this episode of Midlife Audacity, Celeste DiDona explores the hidden ways pride shows up in everyday life — not as arrogance, but as protection. Through the lens of neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and the deeper meaning of Palm Sunday, she reveals how pride can quietly keep you looping in familiar patterns, blocking growth, connection, and expansion. You’ll learn: • Why pride often disguises itself as strength  • How your nervous system reinforces identity loops  • The deeper symbolism of Palm Sunday and chosen humility  • Why external validation creates instability in midlife  • How to shift from ego-led patterns into soul-led living This episode is a powerful invitation to release control, soften into awareness, and choose a more grounded, aligned way of moving through your next chapter. Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    19 min

  7. MAR 23

    Ep 22 - From Control to Freedom: Why Your Ego Isn’t the Enemy (and How to Let Your Soul Lead)

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. What if the part of you that’s trying to keep you safe… is also the part keeping you stuck? In this episode of Midlife Audacity, Celeste DiDona unpacks the truth about ego, control, and the deep human need for certainty… and why trying to “kill the ego” isn’t the answer. Instead, she introduces a more powerful shift: learning how to stop letting the ego lead and begin living from a deeper, more expansive place… your soul. Blending neuroscience, real-life examples, and practical tools, Celeste walks you through how ego consciousness is formed, why it keeps you looping in familiar patterns, and how to begin creating a new habit of soul-led living in the micro moments of everyday life. You’ll learn: • Why your brain is wired for safety, not expansion  • How ego-based thinking keeps you stuck in loops of control and certainty  • What it actually means to live from your soul  • Real-life examples of ego vs. soul in action  • A simple 3-step practice (Pause • Name • Choose) to shift in real time  • A nervous system tool to help your body feel safe as you expand This episode is an invitation to stop gripping so tightly to control… and start trusting the part of you that already knows the way. Because your soul didn’t come here for certainty.  It came here for freedom. Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    24 min

  8. MAR 16

    Ep 21 - Dopamine Hits and Micro Habits: How Small Wins Rewire Your Brain

    Love to hear your take aways. Send me a message. In this episode of Midlife Audacity, Celeste explores the powerful role dopamine plays in shaping our habits, motivation, and daily choices. After noticing a moment of synchronicity between a social media post she wrote about dopamine and a reel from Mel Robbins discussing why doing hard things clears the path ahead, Celeste dives deeper into the science behind why small hard things matter. Many of us spend our days chasing quick dopamine hits through scrolling, notifications, and easy distractions. The brain receives the reward without effort, which can slowly weaken our motivation for the meaningful actions that actually move life forward. The fascinating part is this: your brain also releases dopamine when you complete small, intentional actions. Those tiny wins matter more than we realize. In this episode, Celeste shares the neuroscience behind motivation and introduces a framework she teaches often: Micro moments → Micro habits → Micro miracles You will learn how tiny daily actions can build momentum, strengthen resilience, and help you reconnect with the woman you are becoming in midlife. Real transformation rarely happens through dramatic overnight change. More often, it begins with one small step repeated consistently. In this episode we explore: • What dopamine actually does in the brain  • Why easy dopamine hits can weaken motivation  • How small wins build discipline and momentum  • The power of micro habits in creating lasting change  • How tiny actions compound into meaningful transformation Celeste leaves listeners with one powerful question to reflect on: What kind of dopamine are you feeding your brain each day? Soulful Sunday Newsletter:  Each week, you’ll hear from me in a way that’s simple, intentional, and easy to stay connected to. Book Study Seminars:  Soul School has opened up new room called, Book Study Seminars.  This room meets four times a year to read, study and unpack not only the words, but our lives, together.  Our spring theme is identity expansion and we start May 7th. For four weeks, we’ll study together using, The Big Leap by Gay Henricks, as our anchor text. Together, we will explore what has been keeping you in your upper limit, how your identity may be capping your expansion, and how to begin feeling safe stepping into your next level self. Soul School: A curriculum for midlife women who are ready to remember their wisdom, protect their energy, project their power and come back into alignment. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember. Open for enrollment NOW. Follow @the_conscious_coach_

    29 min
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This is about the reality of midlife madness and the audacity to live bold, soulful, and unapologetic. I’m not claiming to be an expert, but after 30-plus years of teaching, building businesses, navigating life, and diving deep into soul work, I’ve learned a lot along the way. And now, I want to share all of it with you, the madness and the magic, so you can step into midlife with courage, clarity, and a whole lot of audacity. So grab your coffee, or your walking shoes, hit play, and let’s dive in. Welcome to Midlife Audacity.

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  • Creator
    Celeste DiDona
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Midlife Audacity
  • Show Website
    Midlife Audacity